Pet Recess

★ 4.9 · 428 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Lakeville, MA
Pet Recess, Lakeville
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 428 reviews · top 3% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.8
Reviews read
428 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#8 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$45 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-09
Sources
Behind the $45
Source
Pet Recess’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-09
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“Daycare Rates: Day by Day Full Day of Daycare: $45.00”
Open their price page ↗

Pet Recess is a dog daycare in Lakeville, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 428 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #8 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists daycare from $45 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.

Top 3% in Boston#8 of 352 by Dogs Away score, from 428 reviews.
Open play with enforced restPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$45/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#8 of 352
Google rating
★4.9 (428)
From downtown
34.2 mi
Neighborhood
North Lakeville
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

7/27

7 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Spay / neuterRequired for group play only from 6 months
Their words
“We require dogs to be spayed/neutered by the age of 6 months. Intact dogs are welcome to do private play.”petrecessinc.com/doggie-daycare/
Operations6 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“We are proud to announce that all our amazing staff completed and passed the Animal First Aid and CPR course!”petrecessinc.com/
Play modelOpen play with enforced rest
Their words
“For daycare and boarding, please note that no drop-offs or pickups are allowed between 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. for nap time.”petrecessinc.com/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playRequired for some dogs
Their words
“Intact dogs are welcome to do private play.”petrecessinc.com/doggie-daycare/
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“huge outdoor play areas full of fun toys, and climbers. In the summer months, the dogs enjoy splashing in our wading pools.”petrecessinc.com/doggie-daycare/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Other upgrades to the Lakeville location include central air and heat in the boarding kennels”petrecessinc.com/
Administers medicationYes, including injections
Their words
“We will complete a medication consent form allowing us to administer the meds. (We have staff trained to give insulin shots).”petrecessinc.com/dog-boarding/
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.8ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★403
4 ★15
3 ★2
2 ★4
1 ★4
★ 4.90Google average
428reviews behind the score
★ 4.62Boston average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

grooming 59cat grooming 6responsive staff 5dog socialization 4handling difficult dogs 3overnight boarding 3dog anxiety 3energetic pups 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Late pick-up
Daycare rule: dogs not picked up by 7 p.m. are boarded overnight with additional feesStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Breed & size limits
Pit Bulls and Pit mixes not allowed in daycare; welcome for day or overnight boardingStated on their website
Unaltered dogs & females in heat
Dogs must be spayed/neutered by 6 months; intact dogs are welcome for private playStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2022—$40/dayArchived page, 2022-12-04
2023—$40/dayArchived page, 2023-10-01
Now—$45/dayTheir website, 2026-09-09

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
6:30 AM–7 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–7 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–7 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–7 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–7 PM
Sat
8 AM–5 PM
Sun
5–7 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

BOS · Boston Logan
34.2 mi
Weekday hours span
6:30 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

36 Main St, Lakeville, MA 02347

34.2 miles from downtown Boston · North Lakeville · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedOnsite servicesWheelchair accessible parking lotGender-neutral restroomLGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespaceFree parking lotOn-site parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Pet Recess

What services does Pet Recess offer?
Pet Recess is listed as a dog day care center in Lakeville, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Pet Recess charge?
Its website lists daycare at $45 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
Is someone on site overnight at Pet Recess?
Pet Recess's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Pet Recess compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #8 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 428 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Pet Recess, Lakeville, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/pet-recess/

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